Regional Compliance Leader (Trinidad, Jamaica)

Company description:

About Digicel

Enabling customers to live, work, play and flourish in a connected world, Digicel’s world class LTE and fibre networks deliver state-of-the-art mobile, home and business solutions.

Serving 10 million consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, its investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date. 

With the Better-Connected ethos at the heart of everything, its 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality for customers, communities and countries day in, day out.

Digicel also delivers news, sports broadcasting, digital media and financial services in several of its markets.

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more.  

Job description:

Job Title: Regional Compliance Leader (Trinidad, Jamaica)

Primary objective of the job:

We are seeking an experienced Regional Compliance Leader to manage and oversee the compliance function within (Trinidad and Jamaica). The successful candidate will design, implement, and manage an effective compliance program to prevent, detect, and respond to ethics and compliance risks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive compliance program
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate ethics and compliance risks
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs
• Provide legal and regulatory advice to senior executives and stakeholders
• Monitor and interpret legislation, guidance, and industry standards
• Facilitate a culture of ethics and compliance
• Conduct internal investigations and establish monitoring systems
• Communicate compliance expectations and provide regular updates.

Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum); postgraduate degree or law degree (preferred)
• At least 10 years of experience in law, compliance, internal audit, or governance
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multilingual, international environment
• Proactive and highly organized approach with strong professionalism
• Advanced negotiation and conflict management skills

Functional Skills:

• Exceptional communication and business relationship-building skills
• Customer-focused with excellent planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and autonomous
• Service-driven
• Flexible and adaptable